Tenth judicial district
(763) 760-6700
Tenth Judicial District Judicial OfficersJudge Madelyn A. Adams
Appointed/Elected:
Appointed February 18, 2026, by Governor Tim Walz. Current term expires January 2029.
Education:
- B.S., Iowa State University
- J.D., magna cum laude, Drake University Law School
Employment:
- Honors Clerk to the Honorable Bruce B. Zager, Iowa Supreme Court
- Associate Attorney, Private practice
- Assistant Public Defender, Second Judicial District Public Defender's Office
- Assistant County Attorney, Washington County Attorney's Office
- Senior County Attorney, Ramsey County Attorney's Office
Past and Current Professional Memberships:
- Minnesota District Judges Association
- Anoka County Bar Association
- Commissioner of Corrections' Advisory Task Force on Justice Involved Women and Girls
- Minnesota County Attorneys Association
- Ramsey County Family Violence Coordinating Council
Professional and Community Activities:
- Group Violence Intervention Taskforce
- Youth Justice Transformation
- South Washington County Schools Long-Range Planning Taskforce
- Local School Board Member
- Volunteer for local youth theater companies, Minnesota High School Mock Trial, St. Paul and Stillwater area schools, and Elevate youth program
Additional Information:
Saint Paul Police Department Chief's Award for leadership, professionalism, and commitment to public safety and justice